Lakers eliminated against OKC Thunder

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) handles the ball while being defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half in game five of the Western Conference semifinals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) handles the ball while being defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half in game five of the Western Conference semifinals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. (Mark D. Smith/US Presswire)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) handles the ball while being defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half in game five of the Western Conference semifinals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena.